Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy Application for June 18-22, 2018 Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Please return: 1) Completed 2-page application 2) Essay 3) Names of two people completing recommendations and 4) Scholarship application (if choosing to do so) to: Julie Perry, Carteret County Public School System, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 (252-393-3638 or julie.perry@carteretk12.org) The Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy will be a fast-paced, week-long day camp. Students will be active every day and will be involved in hands-on activities such as collecting samples in the sounds and marshes, conducting field research on a barrier island, learning about aquaculture and setting up experiments. Students will also work GPS systems, dissections and technology. While all these activities are taking place, students will learn about and observe the many careers in the marine sciences. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. and end by 4 p.m. except Friday when the day will end around 3:00. Fifty (50) applicants will be accepted from the Carteret County Public School System and ten (10) from the Craven County Public School System. Applicants must be entering the 7th, 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2018. Students will be notified of their acceptance no later than mid-May. The total tuition is $185. All accepted students and their parent/guardian must attend an information meeting on May 17, 2018. The time and location will be sent in the acceptance letters. At that meeting, a non-refundable deposit of $50 will be due. The balance of $135 will be due by June 1, 2018. A limited number of partial scholarships are available and the application form is included in this packet. Applicant Information Name: ________________________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (last) (preferred) Address: ______________________________________________________________________ (street) (city) (zip) Date of Birth: _________________ Phone: _________________ Phone: ___________________ (month/day/year) (daytime) (evening) School currently attending and grade (2017-2018): _____________________________________ School to attend in fall 2018 and grade: ______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Information Name: _______________________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (last) Address: ______________________________________________________________________ (street) (city) (zip) Phone: ___________________ Phone: __________________ Phone: __________________ (daytime) (evening) (cell) Email address: __________________________________________________________________ Applicant Essay On a separate sheet of paper, the applicant should write an essay (maximum of 1 typed page) explaining why he/she is interested in attending the Academy and what he/she hopes to learn. Applicant Contract If accepted, I commit to attend the five-day 2018 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy from June 18-22, 2018. I will abide by the regulations the Academy organizers present at the information meeting. Because I realize others applied and were not accepted, I have an obligation to attend each day. I realize that failure to attend each day or failure to comply with the regulations may result in dismissal from the program. Applicant’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ Applicant Name (print): __________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Contract If my child is accepted, I understand he/she must comply with the regulations the Academy organizers present at the information meeting. I understand that if he/she does not abide by these rules it may be reason for dismissal from the program. I agree to provide transportation each day to and from the Academy as outlined on each day’s agenda. I also understand that program activities begin at 8:00 a.m. each day and if my child is late and misses the activity bus, he/she can not be left at the site and I must make other arrangements. I also understand that my child must be picked up at the designated time each day. I understand the Academy runs Monday-Friday from June 18-22, 2018. I will ensure my child participates each day. Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________ Parent/Guardian Name (print): _____________________________________________________ Would you like your child to be considered for a partial scholarship? (this will not affect the status of your child’s application) YES NO If yes, please fill out the attached Scholarship Application Does your child receive free/reduced meals? (this will not affect the status of your child’s application) YES NO Teacher Recommendation Forms Given To (must be given to two current teachers and must be returned to address noted on form by April 18, 2018): Name of teacher form given to: _____________________________________________ Name of teacher form given to: _____________________________________________ Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy Required Recommendation for June 18-22, 2018 Recommendation for Student (two recommendations required from current teachers): Applying Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (last) Name of Teacher Providing Recommendation: ________________________________________ (first) (last) School: ______________________________Phone: _________________ Extension: _________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Currently teach student in which subject area for 2017-2018: _____________________________ Please rank student as you know him/her from class room experience (1 = lowest/5 = highest): Student’s enjoyment of science/math 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s enjoyment of outdoor, hands-on activities (such as dissection) 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s ability to take part in water activities 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s work ethic 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s attendance 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s ability to work with peers 1 2 3 4 5 Your belief student would benefit from Academy 1 2 3 4 5 Do you think this student might need financial assistance to attend the Academy (tuition $185) YES NO Please add additional information you would like committee to consider regarding this student’s application: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendations must be returned via the school system pouch or regular mail to: Julie Perry, Carteret County Public School System, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 by Wednesday, April 18, 2018, for the student to be eligible for consideration. Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy Required Recommendation for June 18-22, 2018 Recommendation for Student (two recommendations required from current teachers): Applying Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________ (first) (middle) (last) Name of Teacher Providing Recommendation: ________________________________________ (first) (last) School: ______________________________Phone: _________________ Extension: _________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Currently teach student in which subject area for 2015-2016: _____________________________ Please rank student as you know him/her from class room experience (1 = lowest/5 = highest): Student’s enjoyment of science/math 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s enjoyment of outdoor, hands-on activities (such as dissection) 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s ability to take part in water activities 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s work ethic 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s attendance 1 2 3 4 5 Student’s ability to work with peers 1 2 3 4 5 Your belief student would benefit from Academy 1 2 3 4 5 Do you think this student might need financial assistance to attend the Academy (tuition $185) YES NO Please add additional information you would like committee to consider regarding this student’s application: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendations must be returned via the school system pouch or regular mail to: Julie Perry, Carteret County Public School System, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516 (252-393-3638) by Wednesday, April 18, 2018, for the student to be eligible for consideration. Carteret County Public School Foundation 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 252-725-2748 A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation formed to support education in the Carteret County Public School System. 2018 Scholarship Application For Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy – June 18-22, 2018 Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone Number: _______________ Additional Phone Number: _____________ School Student Currently Attends: ___________________________________________ Scholarship Program Terms: Scholarship funds are awarded on a financial need and not academic basis. "Economic need" can include but is not limited to eligibility for free or reduced lunches; changes in employment; unemployment assistance; excessive medical expenses; personal disaster expenses (home fire, flooding, etc.). Scholarship funds are limited and are distributed on a first come-first serve basis. Please explain the need for financial assistance: _________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Does your child receive free or reduced lunch? (Circle one) Yes No Please explain why you would like your child to attend the program: ________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Because funds are limited, parents of scholarship recipients for the Marine Science Academy are asked to submit $50 toward their students’ registration. Do you agree to do this? Yes No To be considered for a scholarship, this form must be submitted with the application.